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The Spot Academy

Locality: Parkinson

Phone: +61 7 5628 3300

Address: 61 Sandstone Place 4115 Parkinson, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.tsa.qld.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers/Students We made it! One of the hardest terms in school history!! The students have done extremely well with our online learning model. Covid-19 challenged us all to think differently and I am very proud of how we all worked together to get our students over the line. Staff could not have done the work required without the support of the families. ... We will continue with our Covid-19 caution into Term 3, with hand sanitising and social distancing. Students have accepted this as our new normal. Reports were emailed out on the last day of school, if you have not received these please contact the main office [email protected]. Myself and the team wish you all the best for a safe and well deserved break. Attached are a few photos of some of the highlights of Term 2. Regards Kathy Hadley Head of Campus

25.01.2022 We appear to be experiencing issues with our main phone line. For urgent contact please email [email protected]. Apologies for the inconvenience, we hope to have the issue resolved as soon as possible. TSA Team

24.01.2022 Dear Parents & Carers A reminder that students start back on WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2020 for Term 4. The TSA Team

24.01.2022 Dear Parents/ Carers Our first few days back at school has been very positive. Students seemed happy to return and staff are very happy to see our students back. To reassure you all we are hand sanitising regularly and doing our best with social distancing. Our cleaners are also doing extra cleans. Please be mindful not to enter the school building unless this has been organised with a staff member. I would highly encourage your child to bring their own drink bottle. We ar...e doing our absolute best to keep your child safe and healthy while at school. If you have any concerns at all please ring or email me. Stay safe Kathy Hadley Head of Campus #ohana

23.01.2022 Parent/Carer Reminder..... NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2020 Please remember that we have a student free day on Friday 4th September 2020 for staff professional development. ... Thank you TSA Team

23.01.2022 Students in year 7 & 8 this term have explored the connection between the Earth, Moon and Sun and our place in the universe. Students got to experiment with the concept of gravity and demonstrated their knowledge of the phases of the moon through Oreo cookies. TSA Team

23.01.2022 Dear Parents & Carers NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2020 Please note we have a student free day coming up on Friday 4th September 2020 for staff professional development. ... Thank you TSA Team

23.01.2022 EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY REMINDER The Royal Queensland Show, the Ekka, for 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. ... The public holiday for Ekka Day has officially been moved to FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2020 to create a long weekend to support the states tourism industry, which is struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Spot Academy will therefore be closed on FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST for the public holiday.... Enjoy the long weekend! The TSA Team

22.01.2022 The TSA main phone number 07 5628 3300 is back on line. We thank you for your patience while we have been resolving the issue. The TSA Team

22.01.2022 Dear Parent/Carer There will be an opportunity for you to attend the college on Wednesday 5th August 2020 to discuss the progress of your child. Fifteen-minute time slots are available between 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m with your child/rens teachers.... Please email: [email protected] with the following information request: Student Name: i.e. John Smith Parent / Carer Name: i.e. Jane Smith Teachers Name: i.e. Kim W Preferred Time: select from the below 2.30 / 2.45 / 3.00 / 3.15 / 3.30 / 3.45 / 4.00 / 4.15 / 4.30 / 4.45 / 5.00 / 5.15 / 5.30 Please note that time allocations are booked as emails are received so a prompt reply is recommended to secure your preferred time. If your selected time is booked we will contact you to advise of alternate time slot options available to you. For students in Years 9, 10 & 11 there will also be a small career information session available to parents following their teacher interviews from 3:00pm. We do hope you take this opportunity to meet with us and we can discuss the achievements and growth of your child. The TSA Team

21.01.2022 Good Afternoon I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Nurse at TSA. Some of the children have met me this week and they may mention a new Nurse at TSA. I have been a Nurse for 25 years and previously worked in hospitals, GP practices and schools. I really enjoy working with young people and have worked with adolescents on and off over the past 10 years.... I will be working Monday to Friday from 9.30am -12.30pm. If you would like to discuss any health matters eg: allergies, medication, asthma please do not hesitate to give me a call and have a chat. You can reach me on the main school number (07) 5628 3300. Have a great day !!!! Regards Penny TSA School Nurse

21.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers Just a reminder that the disabled parking spaces in The Spot Academy car park need to be left clear and available at all times for only those persons who have a disability parking permit. If parking in this zone please remember to display your permit clearly.... We thank you for your consideration and understanding in this matter. Kind Regards The TSA Team

21.01.2022 Click the link below to view the Sue Larkey podcast - an interview with Dean Beadle who talks about Autistic identity and what it means for him. https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-75-dean-beadle-discusses-/

20.01.2022 Please note that our school office will be closed for the first week of the school holidays and will reopen on Monday 28th October. For any general school enquiries please email [email protected] and for enrolment enquiries please email [email protected]. We will attend to all enquiries on our return. The TSA Team

20.01.2022 Best Seniors enjoying their capital city - Brisbane

20.01.2022 Dear Parents & Carers The Premier has announced that from Monday 11 May, 2020 students in Year 11 are able to return to school. We recognised that some of our parents and carers may choose to keep their child at home due to concerns about COVID-19 and this is respected. If you choose to do this, we ask that you contact the school to discuss how we can support you as you continue to home school your child. This is an acceptable decision and your child wont be marked as be...ing absent, rather that they are learning from home. It is important for parents to advise the school of student absence as you would normally do, and discuss any support you may need. We would ask parents and carers to pay particular attention to the requirement for adults to maintain physical distancing of 1.5m at all times if you need to be on school grounds. Parents and carers should not gather in areas around the school such as carparks, in the foyer (ground floor) and outside classroom areas during this time. It is essential that you keep your child home from school if they are unwell. Parents or carers of any child showing signs of illness will be asked to collect them immediately from the school. We look forward to welcoming our Year 11 cohort back to school on Monday 11th May, and would like to thank all of our parents and carers for your support and understanding during these challenging times. As mentioned please do not hesitate in contacting us on 07 5628 3300 if you have any concerns regarding your childs return to school. Kind Regards Kathy Hadley Head of Campus

20.01.2022 Dear Parents / Carers Please note Monday 13th July is a pupil free day for The Spot Academy.

19.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers PLEASE KEEP SICK CHILDREN AT HOME To assist us in keeping the school safe during this latest COVID-19 development, and in light of the fact that Logan has been highlighted as a COVID hotspot. IT IS CRITICAL that you DO NOT send your child to school if they are at all unwell. If a child attends school unwell they will be isolated and you will be asked to come and collect them or arrange to have them collected immediately. If any close family member is be...ing tested for COVID-19, DO NOT send your child to school until a negative test result has been received. The common symptoms of COVID-19 are a fever (a temperature higher than 37.5 degrees), a cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of taste and loss of smell. Please also ensure your child brings their own water bottle to school every day to avoid any potential transmission of germs. We thank you for your continued support during this time. Kathy Hadley Head of Campus

19.01.2022 RU OK Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? Yesterday TSA celebrated sharing and caring with each other. Fun, laughter, kindness and food was our theme for the day.

18.01.2022 See links below to a couple of good websites for parents and students offering information, tips, ideas and support options. https://www.wethedifferents.qld.edu.au (students) https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au (parents)

18.01.2022 Awards Day - Congratulations to class of 2020

17.01.2022 On Friday 16th October we are having "Dress up Day" at TSA to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health.

17.01.2022 Parent & Carer Reminder Tomorrow 22nd MAY 2020 is a pupil free day for TSA students. We look forward to welcoming ALL of our students back to school on MONDAY 25th MAY 2020. Student absences must be reported before 9:30am by either calling 07 5628 3300 or via email to [email protected] advising of the reason for absence.... The TSA Team

16.01.2022 IDAHOBIT/Rainbow Day - (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is a day where we celebrate diversity and awareness around discrimination. On FRIDAY 15TH MAY we are encouraging students to wear colourful clothing to express their sexuality or personality and to get everyone to stand out against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. The TSA Team

15.01.2022 Dear Parents / Carers We would be grateful if you could click on the link below and complete our parent survey. There are a total of 35 questions and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Parent/Carer feedback is very important to The Spot Academy, and will assist us in improving into the future.... https://forms.gle/6dqhpi1zK83n1cQn8 Kind Regards The Spot Academy Team

14.01.2022 Dear Parent & Carers To celebrate the end of Term/Semester 1 for 2020 on Friday 26th June students are invited to come dressed up as their favourite character from a book, movie, tv show etc. Please encourage your student to take part in this fun activity.... Regards The TSA Team

14.01.2022 Please note that we are currently experiencing technical issues with our main phone line. If you need to contact us urgently please call 0417525073. We apologise for any inconvenience.

14.01.2022 Some of our Senior TSA students study externally on a variety of certificate courses. Year 11 - Nadia and Shayde are studying Certificate II in Salon Assistance and Dylan T is studying Certificate II in Automotive. Year 10 - Jackson, Dylan G, Zac and Mitchell are studying Certificate II in Logistics, Fordrose and Jaydyn are studying Certificate II in Automotive.... This is a wonderful way for students to begin their career pathway. We are very proud of their commitment and efforts made to attend these courses. Well done Seniors!!

14.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers A reminder to our parents and carers to: Please keep sick children home ...Continue reading

12.01.2022 We are still experiencing phone issues on our main phone line 07 5628 3300. You can contact us via email [email protected] or via phone/SMS on 0434278562. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to have this issue resolved as soon as possible. The TSA Team

12.01.2022 The Spot Academy currently has limited spaces available for Term 3 2020 in Years 10 and 11. Interviews taking place now. Please give us a call on 07 5628 3300 for more information or to arrange a school tour, alternatively visit our website to complete the online enrolment application. https://www.tsa.qld.edu.au/enrol-today/.

12.01.2022 Mentors Thank you Morning Tea - such a fantastic bunch

12.01.2022 Please be advised that FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2020 will be a pupil free day for The Spot Academy due to staff professional development. The TSA Team

08.01.2022 The Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN) are partnering with UNICEF Australia to host a series of free webinars aimed at supporting parents navigate the challenges of parenting in 2020. The expert panel will be speaking about parenting overall, but will also focus on some key areas of expertise including specific challenges Dads face, parenting after disaster has impacted your family, and parenting teens. There is a Universal webinar that is open to everyone interested which is on the 21st July at 7.30pm AEST, which will be followed up with some targeted therapeutic parenting group sessions, all session are free. To register click on the link below. https://www.unicef.org.au//navigating-parenting-challenges

08.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all our wonderful Mothers, Grandmothers and Stepmothers. We wish you a wonderful day.

06.01.2022 Dear parents and carers As announced by the Queensland Government, students in Years 2 10 will be able to return to school on MONDAY 25 MAY 2020. Why are more students returning to school?... As Queensland is continuing to see a low number of COVID-19 cases and a positive response to physical distancing measures, the decision has been made to allow all students to return to school. This decision, supported by Queenslands Chief Health Officer, is in line with the progressive easing of restrictions as part of the Governments response to COVID-19. Is this decision supported by health advice? Yes. Queenslands Chief Health Officer supports this decision and has provided specific advice. The staged return to school over several weeks has provided critical time for schools to develop and implement arrangements to ensure the return can be made safely. What arrangements are teachers required to make for students who choose not to attend school? Where parents choose for their child to continue learning at home, both supervision and continuity of learning are the responsibility of the parent or carer. Schools should offer advice about learning activities that can be undertaken, and they may choose to offer additional support based on the circumstances, but the classroom teacher is not responsible for providing a home-based learning program for these students. The learning@home website will remain available and continue to be updated with new resources for Prep Year 10 throughout Term 2. Schools can direct parents and students to the relevant year-level units of work. Students can also view quality curriculum-based television programs on three different stations - program information can be found on the learning@home website. I ask parents and carers to pay particular attention to the requirement for adults to maintain physical distancing of 1.5m at all times if you need to be on school grounds. Parents and carers should not gather in areas around the school such as carparks, in the foyer (ground floor) and outside classroom areas during this time. It is essential that you keep your child home from school if they are unwell. In accordance with Queensland Health Directions parents or carers of any child showing signs of illness will be asked to collect them immediately from the school. My sincere thanks go to all our parents and carers for your support and understanding during these challenging times. Kind Regards Kathy Hadley Head of Campus

06.01.2022 Trust is part of our Social and Emotional Learning and why we thrive

06.01.2022 EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY UPDATE The Royal Queensland Show, the Ekka, for 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. ... The public holiday for Ekka Day has officially been moved to FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2020 to create a long weekend to support the states tourism industry, which is struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Spot Academy will therefore be closed on FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST for the public holiday.... Enjoy this long weekend! The TSA Team

06.01.2022 Seniors excursion to Brisbane

03.01.2022 The Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) is an initiative funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education (DoE) and administered by QCEC. It provides financial assistance to families transporting children to non-state schools in Queensland. NSSTAS has two programs available to Queensland residents: Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) (Non-state schools located outside the Brisbane City Council (BCC) boundary).... The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) provides financial assistance to families who pay more than a nominated weekly threshold in bus/ferry fares to transport their student to a non-state school located outside the Brisbane City Council (BCC) boundary. Funding for this program is capped and thresholds are set based on forecast demand. Students With Disability (SWD) The Students With Disability (SWD) program provides financial assistance to families of those students whose disability necessitates transport assistance to and from a non-state school by means that consider their disability. Parents of children attending a school within the Brisbane City Council (BCC) boundary are only eligible for the SWD rebate. Parents of children attending a school outside the BCC boundary are eligible for the SWD and BFAP rebate. More information about the rebates can be found at https://schooltransport.com.au. TransLink also provide a guide for parents https://translink.com.au/tr/school-travel/guide-for-parents.

03.01.2022 The Spot Academys new veggie and herb garden, thanks to Marcus and his team. We cant wait to cook and eat them. Paddock to plate!

03.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers Please keep sick children home To assist us in keeping the school safe during this latest COVID development, it is critical that you do not send your child to school if they are unwell. If a child attends school unwell they will be isolated and you will be asked to come and collect them immediately.... Social distancing We are encouraging students to exercise social distance at school of no less than 1.5 meters. Desks and work spaces are being readjusted to support this intention. This is a challenge in all workplaces and a school is no different with students needing constant reminding to socially distance. Please ensure your child brings their own water bottle to school every day to avoid any potential transmission of germs. Visitors and parents on campus Visitors and parents are not permitted to enter the building, we ask parents and visitors to phone administration on 07 5628 3300 if you need to meet with staff. If you do need to attend, then please wash your hands-on arrival at the nearest bathroom and practice social distancing of 1.5M with others. We are also asking parents to only physically attend the school if necessary. Parent/Teacher Interviews UPDATE Our parent/teacher interviews will now be by phone, teachers will be in touch with parents by phone to discuss student progress. Please check this list of locations, if you have been near these on these dates please isolate & contact the Health Dept - 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 Virgin flights VA863 Mel Syd and VA977 Syd Bne 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) Madtongsan IV Restaurant Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (9:25pm) Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop Sunnybank 23 24 July 2020 YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care Springwood 23 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) Primary Medical and Dental Practice Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant Springfield 7 July 2020 Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar Southbank 27 July 2020 PNut Street Noodles Southbank 28 July 2020 African Grocery Shop Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm) Primary Medical and Dental Practice Browns Plains 28 July 2020 Chatime Grand Plaza Browns Plains Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic 8am-9pm Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic 8am 9pm Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) 9am-4pm Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August. Kind Regards Kathy Hadley Head of Campus

02.01.2022 At TSA we take the safety of our students and staff very seriously. Every year our staff are trained in fire and evacuation procedures, and some of our staff have taken onboard the role as our fire wardens. Last week we had fire warden training and staff got to extinguish real live fires and learn about the different types of fire extinguishers, as well as other fire warden duties and responsibilities. The TSA Team

01.01.2022 Dear Parents & Carers Our students will be taking part in R U OK? Day on Thursday 10 September 2020. It is the biggest, best and brightest day of the year. Why? Because its an opportunity for students, friends and staff to connect, start a conversation and make a promise to be there for each other more often.... The number 1 expectation is to have fun! Thursdays Theme: Wear yellow or orange Morning tea: BBQ - Bacon and egg rolls and vegetarian option Lunch: Pizza Activities and stalls on the day for students to take part in: Bubble soccer Conversation corner Bracelet making Zine making Rock painting Light photography Dunking machine Cupcake decorating (you get to eat one) "Ohana means family and that means no one gets left behind" The TSA Team